Dam Site
Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Check-in time is 4 p.m. and Check-out time is 3 p.m.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 20 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
23 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNOR | Electric | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 99 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | DNOR | Electric | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | None | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 5 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | DNOR | Electric | Pull-through | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | DNOR | Electric | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | QR Code Scan, Phone R1S, Reserve Online. |
| Accessibility | Sites Day Use Shelter 2, Picnic Shelter- Day Use Only- Boat Ramp are listed accessible |
Dam Site Campground features 21 individual campsites, a playground, two day use shelter houses, a shower house and two CXTs. Also at Dam Site are two boat ramps; a single lane with courtesy dock and a double lane.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Burlington, Kansas, take US 75 north for about 3.5 miles, then turn west onto Embankment Road and continue for.3 miles and follow signs to park entrance.
| Nearest town | Burlington, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.2500° N, 95.7500° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Gear & Knives ↗ | 26.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Central RV ↗ | 37.9 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge begins about 6.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.3 miFlint Hills National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,575 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn. Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provided a wooded cover of elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.
Recreation
John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance. Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.
Nearby
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dam Site?
Sites at Dam Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Dam Site?
QR Code Scan, Phone R1S, Reserve Online.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dam Site?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Dam Site have?
24 sites, including 20 standard sites with power, 2 group shelter electric, and 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Dam Site?
Dam Site is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Dam Site have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Dam Site?
Dam Site Campground features 21 individual campsites, a playground, two day use shelter houses, a shower house and two CXTs.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Dam Site?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dam Site. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dam Site?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Dam Site?
Sites Day Use Shelter 2 and Picnic Shelter- Day Use Only- Boat Ramp are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Dam Site?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Dam Site?
John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation